Hotels in Las Vegas
Harrah’s
While Harrah’s is right in the middle of the strip, it’s been having some difficulties setting itself apart from the other more luxury themed casinos and hotels. But the carnival atmosphere makes it the perfect place for families and singles to get out and enjoy the Las Vegas scene. With the bright colors of the [...]
Golden Nugget
While the ownership of the Golden Nugget has changed hands a bit in recent years, this hotel and casino is still considered one of the finest stops in downtown Las Vegas. Once it was one of the mainstays of the old town; the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino is still a prominent fixture in Vegas [...]
Green Valley Ranch
When you go to Vegas to gamble, you head to the strip or to one of the high roller casinos downtown. But if you’re looking for a vacation that leaves you refreshed as well as a little richer, you want to head to Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa and Casino. Not only it is away [...]
Bally’s
While the outside appearance of Bally’s might not be pulling in those walking along the strip, this moderately priced casino is certainly worth a second look. Its sister casino Paris Las Vegas is actually linked up to it, so you might find yourself stumbling in the door quite by accident. And as a stop on [...]
Marriot
Marriot has always been a name that’s been linked to high end accommodations ñ and Vegas is no exception. By offering you a simple Spanish motif and style, you can forget the craziness of your life and focus on your vacation. Situated off the strip, but certainly worth the drive, JW Marriot Las Vegas offers [...]
Lady Luck
While still in the remodeling and renovating process, Lady Luck Casino and Hotel is a fascinating side trip on 3rd Street in Las Vegas. Offering over 30,000 square feet of casino space, you can spend your time sitting at the slots or you can head over the many table games to try your hand at [...]
Planet Hollywood
Formally known as the Aladdin in Las Vegas, this resort and casino used to be known for the marriage between Elvis and Priscilla. And while that building is long gone, the building that stands in its place is still drawing the attention of Vegas goers. Now known more for its celebrity affiliations and its bright [...]
Las Vegas Club
In the 2007 Las Vegas Review – Journal Poll, the Las Vegas Club (a.k.a. Vegas Club) was named the #1 place for blackjack in the area – and that’s saying a lot. With over 400 rooms to choose from and plenty of Vegas style amenities; you are certainly to feel relaxed and refreshed after your [...]
Las Vegas Hilton
While this Las Vegas Hilton is a bit of a hike from the strip, located on Paradise Road, it’s a stop on the very handy monorail, so you can still get to the action without a lot of travel time and fuss. As one of the longest standing hotels in Vegas, the Hilton is somewhat [...]
Monte Carlo
When Monte Carlo was first built, it was the seventh biggest hotel, but those days are long gone. While it might not be the biggest hotel anymore, it is certainly impressive in terms of its offerings for guests. After all of the gaudiness of many other Las Vegas hotels, walking into the lobby of Monte [...]
Bellagio
If you want luxury in Las Vegas, you have a number of options, but the one that more people go back to is the Bellagio. With Italian elegance and appeal, this modern casino and resort has been compared to similar buildings in Europe because of the attention to detail and the opulent offerings. From the [...]
Luxor
With a 315,000 watt light that reaches all the way into space, the Luxor is the epitome of Las Vegas fun as well as fabulous design. Within the hotel, you will find a 30 story onyx pyramid that seems to extend into the heavens when you look up from the lobby. You can also see [...]
Mahoney’s Silver Nugget
Just because it’s not a golden nugget doesn’t mean that Mahoney’s Silver Nugget isn’t a trip worth taking. The moment you enter the casino, you’re swept up into a fun atmosphere that tries to emulate the Wild West, but with the flashing lights and sounds of the slots, you’d be surprised at just how easy [...]
Hard Rock Las Vegas
The new additions of VIP hotel rooms and condos is just one of the ways that Hard Rock CafÈ Hotel and Casino continues to be one of the most luxurious places to stay on the strip. Celebrities can now live at Vegas, if only for a part of their exciting lives. Yes, you can see [...]
Hooters Las Vegas
Sure, Hooters is known for being ‘delightfully tacky,’ but can it even rise about the overt tackiness that pervades Las Vegas? Yes and no. This fairly new hotel and casino was drawing large crowds when it first began, but now seems to be settling into a bit of a slump. People aren’t as interested in [...]
Main Street Station
What many people don’t realize is that Las Vegas can be a cheap and fun excursion ñ if you know where to look for deals. Of course, you can always find deals that save you money, but the true deals are the ones that not only save you money, but also give you a great [...]
Mandalay Bay
Time and time again, Mandalay Bay is called one of the best hotels in Las Vegas, though you will need to have the money to spend on this fairly expensive establishment. However, if you’re looking for a luxury experience, hands down, this is the place for you to come to not only see the sights [...]
MGM Grand
If you’re walking down the Las Vegas strip, it’s going to be hard to miss that large golden lion outside of MGM grand ñ as well as the bright flashing sign that advertises the latest acts and shows at the hotel and casino itself. Absolutely monstrous in size, MGM Grand used to be a place [...]
Barbary Coast
Once known as Barbary Coast, Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall and Saloon is one of the busiest casinos on the strip because of its location. A few doors down from Harrah’s (its parent holding company) and adjacent to the Flamingo and Bally’s, this tiny little casino still has a lot of old Vegas appeal, while also beginning [...]
New York New York
When you don’t want to head into the Big Apple itself, New York-New York Hotel and Casino is the next best thing. Greeting you from the outside is a replica of the Brooklyn Bridge, well, part of it anyway. You’re also going to get treated to a glimpse of the Statue of Liberty ñ albeit [...]
Fremont Hotel and Casino
When you want a gambling environment that’s a little slower paced and maybe even comfortable, the Fremont Hotel and Casino is the place to be. Located on Fremont Street, off the strip, you will walk into 32,000 square feet of gambling space, allowing you to move easily from one table to the next ñ even [...]
Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort
Formerly the Hyatt Regency Lake Las Vegas, Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort is where the rich come to play and to relax. Bought out in 2006, Loews used to be a part of the Hyatt chain, obviously and still contains much of the Hyatt look ñ opulent rooms and gorgeous views of Lake Las Vegas. [...]
Imperial Palace
As one of the Harrah’s properties, Imperial Palace is another casino and hotel that’s just beginning to set itself apart from the rest of the louder and more energetic resorts. Seemingly small and situated right in the middle of the strip, the Imperial Palace doesn’t look like much form Las Vegas Boulevard, but once you [...]
Palace Station
With the addition of new tower rooms at Palace Station in Las Vegas, a little more room and a lot more class is coming to the city. Located on Sahara Avenue, a little off the strip, the glowing building is a beacon in the Vegas nightlife and while apart from the action, never too distant [...]
Palms
While it might be off in the distance, the Palms Casino Resort is certainly getting attention from celebrities and Vegas vacationers alike. It’s one of the newer resorts in the area, so the attitude is new and modern, with a Miami type dÈcor and attitude. From the outside, the Palms Casino Resort doesn’t look like [...]
Paris Las Vegas Casino Resort
If you’ve ever had dreams of going to France, but your passport has expired, you might want to stop over to Las Vegas’ version of Paris ñ the Paris Las Vegas Casino Resort. With a half scale replica of the Eiffel Tower outside and the subdued garden atmosphere on the inside, you can forget about [...]
Red Rock Resort
While not advertised as a casino, per se, Red Rock Resort does include some gambling space, so don’t feel like you’re missing out if you choose to stay in this off the strip and largely away from the action hotel. What you will find here is Las Vegas luxury and plenty of spa services ñ [...]
Rio Las Vegas
When you think of Rio, the city, you think of a party atmosphere where the fun never stops ñ and Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino is pretty much the same deal. With colorful decorations and a staff that bursts into song, it’s easy to see why you might think of a carnival when you walk [...]
Riviera
Dubbed the “Entertainment Center of Las Vegas,” the Riviera Hotel and Casino is certainly a lively attraction on the strip!
Opened in 1955, the Riviera Hotel and Casino was once the first ‘high rise’ on the Vegas strip ñ oh, how times have changed. Now it’s not the only big building on the strip, so it’s [...]
Sahara
Since its opening in 1952, the Sahara Hotel and Casino has become one of the fixtures in the sands of the desert. True to its name, walking into the Sahara is like finding yourself in Morocco or Egypt with its open layout, marble, and glitzy chandeliers. But a future renovation is slated for this year, [...]
Sam’s Town
Sometimes heading to Las Vegas can be frustrating – the tourists, the traffic, etc. But if you want to stay away from frustration and gamble where the locals gamble, you might want to head five miles away from the strip to Sam’s Town Hotel and Gambling Hall. Like the name suggests, this is a Western [...]
Tropicana
While the Tropicana Resort and Hotel already stands out on the Las Vegas strip, they promise to offer a ‘New Tropicana’ as early as 2011. For the past few years, it seems, Tropicana has been saying that they are going to make big changes in their design and their dÈcor, but this time, they really [...]
Venetian
If you ever want to make it to Italy and to the gondolas of Venice, you don’t have to go across the ocean. Las Vegas has created a pretty decent replica of the country at The Venetian. Complete with white terraces and arched pathways, The Venetian is breathtaking to behold in person. The waters of [...]
Wynn
Steve Wynn was one of the founders of Las Vegas’ signature style, so it’s no wonder that his self-named Wynn Las Vegas is one of the most expensive on the strip as well as the most opulent. Costing $2.7 billion to build, the Wynn has been the home for many celebrities who stay in town, [...]
Binion’s Casino
There used to be a time when the only place that high rollers went was to Binion’s Casino. Family owned and operated for many years, recent in fighting turned this old time casino into the focus of a Vegas roller coaster. Actually, in 2004, the casino shut down completely because bills weren’t paid and it [...]
Boulder Station
Just minutes from the Las Vegas strip, Boulder Station Hotel and Casino offers Vegas vacationers the chance to be away from the hubbub of the strip, but still have the chance to enjoy gambling and entertainment few other cities can match. For example, coming up this year, Boulder Station is hosting the Blue Oyster Cult, [...]
Caesar’s Palace
With high rollers like celebrities, Caesar’s Palace has become the luxurious place to be since 1966. Decorated in the Roman style, the elegance of the exterior belies the chaotic casino interior that hides within the white columns and multiple fountains. The sculptures that surround the outer doors resemble those from the Roman period and provide [...]
Circus Circus
Though it can seem like everything is expensive in Las Vegas, there are some hidden treasures that can work out just fine for your budget and for your fun factor. Circus Circus Hotel and Casino is located further north up the strip, away from the action, but it can help those who have a family [...]
Excalibur
While most families wouldn’t even think to bring their children to Vegas, you’d be surprised at how many hotels and resorts are geared toward the family experience. For example, at Excalibur, you can immerse the whole family in the fun of games and themed dÈcor. Yes, this entire hotel is filled with King Arthurian decorations [...]
Stratosphere
Though it’s the tallest building West of the Mississippi, the Stratosphere is a Las Vegas hotel you may never have heard of. Located far down the strip, this isn’t the easiest place to visit if you’re staying anywhere along the strip, and if you want to stay at the Stratosphere, you need to go quite [...]
Treasure Island
For a Las Vegas styled and themed setting, Treasure Island is where singles and families go for their next trip. When you look at the outside of this tropical hotel and casino, you get to see Siren’s Cove where sultry sirens try to convince passersby to come in for a silly stage show. And while [...]
Mirage
And what’s a desert without a Mirage? Though it’s recently had some troubles with a massive fire, reconstruction is underway and has affected few rooms in the overall hotel area. While the exterior of the Mirage is old Vegas, the interior is sleek, New Age elegance. The Asian dÈcor is some of the classiest of [...]
Four Queens
If you want to gamble like royalty without heading overseas, Four Queens Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas might be the best place for you to go. With a New Orleans theme and a beautiful interior design, you can immediately forget about the rush and crowds of the strip and start gambling for real money [...]
Flamingo
It’s fairly difficult to miss the Flamingo with its bright pink neon bird on the outside that lights up the strip each night. This old time Las Vegas staple might be on the more expensive side of Vegas accommodations, but ever since Bugsy Siegel opened it in 1946, it’s been a hit with newcomers and [...]
